Helene St. James, Detroit Free Press
CHICAGO -- The Detroit Red Wings came away from the 2017 draft bigger and stronger, and with some intriguing prospects, especially on defense.
After drafting 6-foot-6 center Michael Rasmussen in the first round, the Wings used Saturday’s Rounds 2-7 at United Center to draft five defensemen, four more forwards, and a goaltender. Ten of their 11 total picks are at least 6 feet.
“We wanted to get bigger, but we wanted to get bigger and still keep the identity of what we are known for,” director of amateur scouting Tyler Wright said Saturday.